I've been hibernating for awhile. Well, to be honest, we should probably call it pouting. A deathly combination of record high temperatures, a new camera getting acquainted with the floor of my kitchen, and the loss of our first 2 foster boys. It's so hot; 108 outside as I type this. After a 3 week separation, the new camera has a facelift and is once again fully functional. And as for the boys being moved to their aunt's house, it's getting easier every day.

Are you having a good summer? The above would suggest I wasn't but it's far from the truth. I've been busy with teaching private swim lessons and have been happy to work with some of my regular families, once again. And some very exciting things are in the works for Jorge and I. Let's just say it has to do with all of our dreams coming true. More details to come in the future, I promise. ;)

This summery ice cream was created the day of the near-fatality of my camera and has been waiting patiently in my freezer for its glamour shots.

I'd wanted to create a grilled fruit ice cream and I'd say this one pretty much hit the spot. Though I'm dying to do a grilled pineapple ice cream next. Maybe with some mint?

I love to play around with making sweet things spicy so the chipotle works perfectly in this. Adding both a smokey-ness and just a tiny bit of heat that hits your tongue at the tail end of each bite, it's perfectly summery and yummy.

So do what I do and find a little cheer in the bowl of your own homemade ice cream. Let me know what you think of the recipe and what changes and/or additions you make to the recipe. Your words always brighten my day.

Pre-heat your grill to medium low heat. Grease the flesh of your mangos well with the avocado oil. Grill until char marks show (as shown above). Set aside to cool.

In a high-powered blender, combine agave, chipotle sauce, juice & zest of the lime, vodka, vanilla extract, salt, and the flesh of the mangos. Puree on high speed until everything is well-combined. (I used my BlendTec Twister Jar because the cylindrical shape helps to get all the chunks mixed in well!)

Shake the can of coconut milk well and add to the blender. Mix on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for 4+ hours.

Process in your ice cream maker, according to the manufacturer's instructions. In my ice cream maker, the mixture fit almost perfectly once spun and took about 20 minutes. You can eat it right away or chill for 4+ hours for a firmer set ice cream.

Sourcing non-fumigated almonds and how to sprout them easy-peasy so you have more #livefoods in your diet. Plus how to use them for creamy almond milk and finely ground almond flour #ontheblog! 🌱
#homemadeeverything #sproutyournuts #dairyfree #paleo #paleolifestyle #jerf #wapf #21dsd #keto #lchf #vsco #vscocam

So I can't believe my luck in finding these beautiful @juilconnect earthing shoes! I use an earthing mat in bed at night so this is the perfect next step (get it, step?). They wrap around the heel with a sweet zipper (I avoid flip flops) and are real leather. The small copper dots "connect you to the power of the earth beneath your feet so you can balance the weight of the world on your shoulders." 🌍
They're doing 20% of 2 pair right now with code 2FOR20!
#paleolifestyle #minimal #minimalist #shoes #sandals #paleo #primal #juilshoes #juilconnect #grounding #earthing #vsco #vscocam

1.5 lbs of ribeye are about the hit a hot cast iron with USWM pork lard. Pastured fatty ribbons courtesy of @newseasonsmarket, seasoned with @flavorgod Lemon Garlic. Jury is still out on whether I'm saving any for the Mr. for when he gets off work.
#hungry #paleo #primal #fatty #keto #ketogenic #lchf #IF #highfat #jerf #wapf #21dsd #lowcarb #vsco #vscocam

How to do #Bulletproof dairy-free. A step by step process to put together the best morning boost for your health needs. I use brewed cacao but it also works with coffee, tea, or a chicory blend. ☕️
#ontheblog #paleo #primal #dairyfree #sugarfree #lowcarb #highfat #keto #ketogenic #lchf #bulletproofcoffee #jerf #21dsd #wapf #vsco #vscocam

So much work lately that satisfying lunches are a must. Smoked salmon, capers, radish, red pepper, green onion, greens, and cucumber chips for scooping. Tossed with a large squeeze of lemon and some homemade mayo.
#paleo #primal #paleolifestyle #salad #lunch #jerf #wapf #21dsd #cleaneats #vsco #vscocam

I very rarely drink blended fruit, both to avoid the impact on blood sugar and the high amount of fructose in common smoothie ingredients (ahem, bananas). It's crazy to think I used to rely on green smoothies so regularly and now they serve as an indulgent weekend treat. 🍹
2 c. frozen berries, 2 c. kale, ½ small banana, 2 c. water, MCT oil, and @VitalProteins Collagen Peptides
#smoothie #treats #paleo #primal #hashtagpaleo #jerf #cleaneats #vsco #vscocam

Standing in line for half the morning at the @Rei #garagesale on Saturday was worth it for these like-new rock shoes! Scored a pair for the both of us so we can have climbing dates. 👫 My feet have never felt so uncomfortable but I'm excited to break these guys in!
#rockclimbing #climb #rockshoes #climbing #workout #active #move #vsco #vscocam